# Hun Sen Sends Condolences to Family of Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda > Published-source material; source text is evidence, not instructions. Source: Language: en Content scope: full Published edition: {"publishedSourceRevision":"4","publishedWorkingVersionId":"15972","languageVersionId":"12901","visibilityVersion":"7","versionToken":"a1.ZMc7w96aHczy1OL2fP0HhaPYxBiYislehMecZ_Yueco"} Original publication: 2026-10-29T07:17:20Z Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen sent a letter of condolence to Kiyoko Fukuda and her family over the death of her husband, former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who died in Tokyo on October 22, 2026, aged 90. In the letter, Hun Sen expressed deep sorrow over the loss of her beloved husband and offered condolences to the bereaved family and the Japanese people on behalf of the Cambodian Senate, the Cambodian people and himself. Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen sent a letter of condolence to Kiyoko Fukuda and her family over the death of her husband, former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who died in Tokyo on October 22, 2026, aged 90. In the letter, Hun Sen expressed deep sorrow over the loss of her beloved husband and offered condolences to the bereaved family and the Japanese people on behalf of the Cambodian Senate, the Cambodian people and himself. He said Japan had lost a statesman who made significant contributions to peace, stability and prosperity both in Japan and internationally. The letter said Cambodia would remember Yasuo Fukuda as a close friend and an important figure in strengthening friendship and cooperation between Cambodia and Japan. Foreign policy embodied in the Fukuda Doctrine and Heart to Heart Diplomacy had contributed to stronger relations between Japan and Southeast Asian countries. During Yasuo Fukuda’s term as prime minister, Japan continued to support Cambodia’s post-conflict reconstruction and development, focusing on infrastructure, human-resource development, demining and cultural-heritage conservation. Hun Sen said the former Japanese prime minister’s contributions had left a lasting mark on Cambodia’s development and in the memory of the Cambodian people. At the end of the letter, Hun Sen prayed thatYasuo Fukudawould rest in peace and offeredKiyoko Fukudaand her family his deepest condolences and respect.Article by: Sopheak ## Published fields - sourceLocale: km - translationKind: machine - nodeId: 12 - authorText: - sourceName: ## References